Career Guidance Therapists in Pretoria
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BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Psychometrist
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002
Our Professionals are Accredited and Lisenced in various Interdisciplinary Dimensions of Wellness, Health and Human Development Processes: Psychometrics and Personality Assessments (HPCSA); Holistic Wellness Counselling (ASCHP); Spirituality, Pastoral, Religion and Faith-Sensitive Counselling (ACRP-CPSC);Career Guidance (SACDA); Coaching Membership (COMENSA).
Everybody has gifts and talents. Uncovering them is not always straightforward. Utilizing them fully requires Professional Support. Sometimes you feel Lost, other times Confused. You might even give up! That Dream, that Achievement you imagined, suddenly does not matter any more. You feel as if all is lost, and you resign to your current circumstances. We are available to travel the Discovery, Growth and Development road with you. Talk to us about your Personal Aspirations, Possible or Imagined challenges, those "not-yet" explored talents, the "not-yet discovered" competencies. Lets join you in YOUR JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY!
Our Professionals are Accredited and Lisenced in various Interdisciplinary Dimensions of Wellness, Health and Human Development Processes: Psychometrics and Personality Assessments (HPCSA); Holistic Wellness Counselling (ASCHP); Spirituality, Pastoral, Religion and Faith-Sensitive Counselling (ACRP-CPSC);Career Guidance (SACDA); Coaching Membership (COMENSA).
Everybody has gifts and talents. Uncovering them is not always straightforward. Utilizing them fully requires Professional Support. Sometimes you feel Lost, other times Confused. You might even give up! That Dream, that Achievement you imagined, suddenly does not matter any more. You feel as if all is lost, and you resign to your current circumstances. We are available to travel the Discovery, Growth and Development road with you. Talk to us about your Personal Aspirations, Possible or Imagined challenges, those "not-yet" explored talents, the "not-yet discovered" competencies. Lets join you in YOUR JOURNEY OF SELF DISCOVERY!
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Strategic business and career coaching & purposeful life coaching is my passion. Ambitious and career orientated professionals will benefit from the coaching process as it allows you to challenge your critical reasoning, leadership and strategic thinking skills.
Strategic business and career coaching & purposeful life coaching is my passion. Ambitious and career orientated professionals will benefit from the coaching process as it allows you to challenge your critical reasoning, leadership and strategic thinking skills.
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Pretoria Psychologists (Pty)Ltd.
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002
We offer a wide range of psychological and medico-legal services in a form of, free support groups in collaboration with SADAG, psycho-education workshops in organizations and cooperates, psychometric assessments, career guidance, cooperate and government consulting on mental health matters, mediation, RAF claims, child psychotherapy and individual therapy.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
We offer a wide range of psychological and medico-legal services in a form of, free support groups in collaboration with SADAG, psycho-education workshops in organizations and cooperates, psychometric assessments, career guidance, cooperate and government consulting on mental health matters, mediation, RAF claims, child psychotherapy and individual therapy.
Pretoria Psychologists (Pty) Ltd boats more than 40 years of combined experience in mental health services. The practice was established in the 1990s by Dr. Elaine Bing and Jacqui van Staden. Currently, this dynamic practice is managed by Nkateko Ndala-Magoro. We are a multidisciplinary team who offer a range of services within our expertise and speak all 11 South African languages.
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My special expertise encompasses psychometric assessments which include scholastic screening, special school placement, school readiness, cognitive/IQ, aptitude, personality, career guidance/subject choice, concession or accommodations, industry assessments (recruitment/selection).
As a fun, caring and loving individual, I am dedicated to uplifting lives and fostering positivity. With a main focus on children, I find immense fulfilment in nurturing young minds and hearts. I believe in the importance of identifying learning or developmental needs early on, recognizing that this lays the foundation for lifelong progress and success.
My special expertise encompasses psychometric assessments which include scholastic screening, special school placement, school readiness, cognitive/IQ, aptitude, personality, career guidance/subject choice, concession or accommodations, industry assessments (recruitment/selection).
As a fun, caring and loving individual, I am dedicated to uplifting lives and fostering positivity. With a main focus on children, I find immense fulfilment in nurturing young minds and hearts. I believe in the importance of identifying learning or developmental needs early on, recognizing that this lays the foundation for lifelong progress and success.
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Counselling Psychologist - Online & Face-to-Face
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0184
I often work with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Conflict / Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, Pre-/ Marital Counselling, Divorce Counselling, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Barriers (Childhood to Adults), Executive / Life Coaching, Stress, Burnout, Grief, Career Counselling, Infertility / Adoption Counselling and Pre-/Post Amputation Counselling.
I follow an integrative and style shift therapy approach via ONLINE and/or Face-to-Face counselling. I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments. I am also trained in Multiple Industrial/Organisational assessment instruments (CPA, MBTI, BarOn-EQi, PPA, DISC, etc.).
I often work with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Conflict / Anger Management, Relationship Counselling, Pre-/ Marital Counselling, Divorce Counselling, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Barriers (Childhood to Adults), Executive / Life Coaching, Stress, Burnout, Grief, Career Counselling, Infertility / Adoption Counselling and Pre-/Post Amputation Counselling.
I follow an integrative and style shift therapy approach via ONLINE and/or Face-to-Face counselling. I am trained in General & Eco Systemic Theories, Stratified Systems Theory, Cognitive Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Multimodal Therapy, Reality Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Problem Solving Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapy, various Trauma therapies, Solution Focused Therapy, as well as multiple treatment related psychometric and other treatment related assessment instruments. I am also trained in Multiple Industrial/Organisational assessment instruments (CPA, MBTI, BarOn-EQi, PPA, DISC, etc.).
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Lerato Mabelebele (Matsunyane)
Psychologist, MA, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002
My areas of interest include anxiety & depressive disorders, bereavement, adjustment difficulties, relationship difficulties, trauma, student support, and career guidance.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with a passion for human relationships and supporting people. I am devoted to promoting the mental health of others and empowering them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. It is deeply fulfilling for me to witness people thrive and grow personally. I feel privileged to experience and to have the opportunity to provide a safe, holding space for people to share in their joys and achievements but also collaborate with them to explore aspects of themselves and resolve their challenges.
My areas of interest include anxiety & depressive disorders, bereavement, adjustment difficulties, relationship difficulties, trauma, student support, and career guidance.
I am a Counselling Psychologist with a passion for human relationships and supporting people. I am devoted to promoting the mental health of others and empowering them to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. It is deeply fulfilling for me to witness people thrive and grow personally. I feel privileged to experience and to have the opportunity to provide a safe, holding space for people to share in their joys and achievements but also collaborate with them to explore aspects of themselves and resolve their challenges.
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Suzaan Lourens Registered Counsellor
Registered Counsellor, BSocSci Hons, HPCSA - Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0184
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
My areas of specialty include marriage/couple's counselling, counselling children using play therapeutic techniques, psychometric assessments to assist with career counselling and subject choice, suicidality, mood and behavioural changes, sexual identity concerns, transitions, family counselling, trauma, bereavement/grief/loss and anger management.
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If you feel it is time to make sustainable, positive and quantum changes in your life, relationship, career, family or business, please reach out to me.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
If you feel it is time to make sustainable, positive and quantum changes in your life, relationship, career, family or business, please reach out to me.
I am a qualified modern therapist, academic and social researcher who believes in holistic counselling and healing. I am able to combine African spirituality with Western therapeutic approaches to ensure that my clients benefit from a combination of the two. I thrive in individual counselling, couple's counselling, divorce counselling, trauma counselling and family counselling, life coaching as well as corporate training, executive coaching, conflict resolution and mediation, change management and facilitation. I firmly believe that therapy should empower one to make decisions, develop new behavioural patterns and value systems.
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Yolanda Unathi Nongauza
Psychologist, MSocSci, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002
My interests lie in providing counselling and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples and families ff i.e. Relationship difficulties, Adjustment disorders, Bereavement and loss, Disaster and trauma management Substance abuse disorders Couples therapy, Career counselling, Anxiety and depression, Acute stress management And facilitating workshops
My interests lie in providing counselling and psychotherapy to adults, adolescents, couples and families ff i.e. Relationship difficulties, Adjustment disorders, Bereavement and loss, Disaster and trauma management Substance abuse disorders Couples therapy, Career counselling, Anxiety and depression, Acute stress management And facilitating workshops
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We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things. When we go through such challenges it can be helpful to reach out to a Registered Counsellor to assist you with adapting to the life-changing situations and emerge stronger than before.
We all face adversity, trauma and other stressors in life which may result from changes in finances, relationships, career, health, school and family among other things. When we go through such challenges it can be helpful to reach out to a Registered Counsellor to assist you with adapting to the life-changing situations and emerge stronger than before.
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Going through a hard time, not knowing what to do or where to go? Feeling exhausted, both emotionally and physically? Are you struggling to be as effective as you used to be - in your career, personal relationships, sport or career? Allow me to assist you in figuring out the way forward and regaining top performance again. I am passionate about people - their happiness, success, and productivity at home and in the workplace. Life is too short to be stuck in an unhappy, unhealthy situation. Settle the past, focus on the future and regain your zest for life again.
Going through a hard time, not knowing what to do or where to go? Feeling exhausted, both emotionally and physically? Are you struggling to be as effective as you used to be - in your career, personal relationships, sport or career? Allow me to assist you in figuring out the way forward and regaining top performance again. I am passionate about people - their happiness, success, and productivity at home and in the workplace. Life is too short to be stuck in an unhappy, unhealthy situation. Settle the past, focus on the future and regain your zest for life again.
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At my practice (Child and Family Guidance and Development Centre) in Mafikeng I focus on helping children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families to function optimally. At the Centre we offer Individual- Family and Couples- Adolescent and Children's'- counselling and therapies; Psychological Assessments; Workshops; Remedial and Extra lessons. My main research interests are neuro-developmental disorders (Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD), Maths achievement, Resilience, Emotional intelligence and career guidance.
At my practice (Child and Family Guidance and Development Centre) in Mafikeng I focus on helping children, adolescents, individuals, couples and families to function optimally. At the Centre we offer Individual- Family and Couples- Adolescent and Children's'- counselling and therapies; Psychological Assessments; Workshops; Remedial and Extra lessons. My main research interests are neuro-developmental disorders (Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD), Maths achievement, Resilience, Emotional intelligence and career guidance.
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Counselling Psychologist in Private Practice & Consultant. Interventions are tailored based on the individual's needs. Life is full of trials, tribulations, and unending humankind responsibilities. To function at your optimal level in all aspects of life, it is important to prioritize your mental health and overall well-being. Personal therapy can be overwhelming at the beginning; however, the process can be filled with rich learnings of personal, interpersonal and professional development. Rewarding you with the coping skills necessary to deal with life adversities/ challenges.
Assessments & report writing (intellectual/ scholastic, emotional, career & personality).
Counselling Psychologist in Private Practice & Consultant. Interventions are tailored based on the individual's needs. Life is full of trials, tribulations, and unending humankind responsibilities. To function at your optimal level in all aspects of life, it is important to prioritize your mental health and overall well-being. Personal therapy can be overwhelming at the beginning; however, the process can be filled with rich learnings of personal, interpersonal and professional development. Rewarding you with the coping skills necessary to deal with life adversities/ challenges.
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Dr. Gay Tsholofelo Seletswane
Psychologist, PhD, HPCSA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0002
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
We all have a pain point that makes us feel like we do not have the resources to cope and deal with them on our own. However, you should not feel alone. Reach out to me and let's figure this out together. I will apply my skills and techniques, while you provide context of your situation or problems and apply the techniques to change and better and deal with your situation or problems. You don't have to feel alone. Reach out!!
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I am a reputable, experienced, passionate, versatile and empathetic professional who strives to travel the healing journey with my client. I believe in empowering my client to unleash the best version of themselves. I work well with teenagers, young adults of different culture, religion, or race. I believe in building that mental muscle to stand against any challenge. I am a very client orientated professional who validates the client's emotions and thoughts.
I am a reputable, experienced, passionate, versatile and empathetic professional who strives to travel the healing journey with my client. I believe in empowering my client to unleash the best version of themselves. I work well with teenagers, young adults of different culture, religion, or race. I believe in building that mental muscle to stand against any challenge. I am a very client orientated professional who validates the client's emotions and thoughts.
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David Clive Chessman
General Counsellor, ASCHP Specialist Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
Pretoria 0002 (Online Only)
I hold a BA in Psychological Counseling and BA Honors in Psychology. Registration ASCHP. The coaching I provide is holistic which means we collaborate on improving your physical and mental coping skills associated with the stresses of daily life. This can include difficult relationships , worrying , and other forms of normal situations that have become overwhelming for you . If you have a suspected or diagnosed mental condition such as clinical depression it's important to seek and consult with a registered HPCSA practitioner/psychologist.
I hold a BA in Psychological Counseling and BA Honors in Psychology. Registration ASCHP. The coaching I provide is holistic which means we collaborate on improving your physical and mental coping skills associated with the stresses of daily life. This can include difficult relationships , worrying , and other forms of normal situations that have become overwhelming for you . If you have a suspected or diagnosed mental condition such as clinical depression it's important to seek and consult with a registered HPCSA practitioner/psychologist.
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Estelle Holworthy
General Counsellor, ASCHP Wellness Counsellor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Pretoria 0184
Are you ready to unleash your potential and rediscover your best self? Meet your trusted ally in the journey towards personal growth and resilience. As a seasoned multicultural counsellor, I bring a wealth of experience in empowering clients from all walks of life. Whether you're grappling with motivation, feeling swamped by life's demands, or navigating through profound challenges like trauma, grief, or conflict, I offer a safe haven for your journey. Let's embark on this transformative path together, where you can find solace, strength, and the tools to thrive.
Are you ready to unleash your potential and rediscover your best self? Meet your trusted ally in the journey towards personal growth and resilience. As a seasoned multicultural counsellor, I bring a wealth of experience in empowering clients from all walks of life. Whether you're grappling with motivation, feeling swamped by life's demands, or navigating through profound challenges like trauma, grief, or conflict, I offer a safe haven for your journey. Let's embark on this transformative path together, where you can find solace, strength, and the tools to thrive.
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Helping clients express their feelings, emotions is my main focus. That will be done in a non-judgmental manner, respective, and in a friendly manner. With more than 5years experience in social work, clients will recieve my warmth, loving and wholeheartedly gracious services they may need as I have provided my past clients. The other focus will be on spiritual level which might ignored and has a lot of impact on our psycho-social challenges that we face. Our sessions will be focusing on client's holistically which will reveal the cause and solution thereof. Our clients will receive follow-up sessions even after our interaction.
Helping clients express their feelings, emotions is my main focus. That will be done in a non-judgmental manner, respective, and in a friendly manner. With more than 5years experience in social work, clients will recieve my warmth, loving and wholeheartedly gracious services they may need as I have provided my past clients. The other focus will be on spiritual level which might ignored and has a lot of impact on our psycho-social challenges that we face. Our sessions will be focusing on client's holistically which will reveal the cause and solution thereof. Our clients will receive follow-up sessions even after our interaction.
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Therapy is not a 'magic pill' or a quick fix,but rather a healing process. Each person has an inherent potential to self-actualize while being encouraged for deeper self-understanding and to adapt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Therapy is an effective tool to assist you in navigating through life and living your best. " We repeat what we do not repair".I have precise constellation of skills and practice methodologies in conducting (individual,couple, groups, families) therapy and working with organisations for trauma defusing and debriefing.
Therapy is not a 'magic pill' or a quick fix,but rather a healing process. Each person has an inherent potential to self-actualize while being encouraged for deeper self-understanding and to adapt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations. Therapy is an effective tool to assist you in navigating through life and living your best. " We repeat what we do not repair".I have precise constellation of skills and practice methodologies in conducting (individual,couple, groups, families) therapy and working with organisations for trauma defusing and debriefing.
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Career Guidance Counsellors
How do I know if I need career counselling?
Determining whether a career counsellor is needed involves assessing one's current career and identifying what changes can be made to improve one's overall quality of life. In particular, feelings of loss of motivation, fatigue, anxiety, depression, procrastination, or ongoing levels of high stress can all be indicative of a need for career-related counselling. In addition, individuals changing jobs may want the decision-making support or self-reflection opportunities provided by a career counsellor.
Who can benefit from career counselling?
Anyone can benefit from the self-reflection, skill development, and stress management techniques that career counselling can provide. However, individuals who are feeling overwhelmed or burnt out with their current job and individuals considering a major career change may particularly benefit from career counselling to improve their wellbeing. Additionally, individuals who are facing issues in their current job, such as coworker relationship challenges or not meeting performance goals, may benefit from the perspective that a career counsellor can provide. College-age or young professionals may also uniquely benefit from career counselling as they make key decisions surrounding education and job training that will impact their career trajectory.
How long does career counselling typically last?
The length of career counselling can vary greatly depending on the needs of the individual and what type of support they are seeking Career coaching or advising services—which serve clients in a specific, goal-oriented capacity—often last for a shorter duration and are sometimes only a single session or a few sessions in length. In contrast, career counselling as part of a more integrative therapeutic relationship with a counsellor may last longer, particularly if the issues faced by the client are longstanding and/or more complex in nature; in such cases, individuals may expect therapy to last multiple months or longer.
How to prepare for career counselling?
Clients can prepare for career counselling sessions by outlining the specific topics they would like to address with the counsellor, such as current job challenges or hopes for the future of their career. Compiling one's thoughts on such topics often requires reflection on one's career and future goals, which in itself can be beneficial for session preparation. Clients may also want to put together a list of questions they would like to ask the counsellor, particularly if the career counsellor they are seeing has particular expertise in a given career area. Conducting research into potential future jobs, training opportunities, or support resources in one's area may also help clients prepare for career counselling by providing them with a background of what resources are available in their area.